Progress pics from ARK Hot Rods...
Thought I would post some updates and pics of the progress on the backhalf project. In doing the backhalf project, the main objective was to retain the back seat. We knew going in that this was going to be a huge hurdle to get over with tucking a set of 315/60's under the car and slam it also...
The plan was to use a aftermarket 4-link suspension with uneven bars to help with retaining the back seat. After a bunch of measuring and looking at every possible option for using the 4-link, we couldn't come up with a way to keep the back seat...
Decision Time...Do the 4-link and get rid of the back seat, or go to a ladderbar suspension and keep the seat. I decided to go with the ladderbar's and move forward with the project. We'll be fabricating a set of custom Outlaw style ladderbar's that will be fully adjustable...
We wanted to get just enough cut out and removed to get the tire tucked under the car and sit them up at the ride height we'll be shooting for. The plan is to set the rear height up at around 25-1/2" - 26", the front height will be around 25" - 25-1/2"...
Here's a few pics of what we've got done so far. Should be ready to start installing the frame rails and tubs next week...John
Cutting out tubs, floor pan and frame rails to fit tires...
With removing the factory body mounts in the trunk, we added a steel tube at the rear portion of the trunk to stiffen and add support in this area. This is welded into the sheetmetal of the trunk and will also be tied into the aftermarket frame rails...
I decided to go with Alumastar wheels, these are 15x11's with a 5-1/2" backspace. The beadlocks are from Champion. This is what the ride height will look like when finished. We'll do the final trimming once we have the frame rails and tubs set in place. Gonna need some big, full tubs...